Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls

Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy rolls swirled with cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with rich icing or glaze. Warm, sweet, and comforting, they’re a festive favorite perfect for celebrating the holiday with family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm whole milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • one .25-ounce package active dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • vegetable oil, for the bowl
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the baking dish
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans, optional
  • 1/2 cup raisins, optional
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed